How to add and edit images in a guide using a Rich Text / HTML content item

Images

  1. To insert an image, place the cursor where you want the image to go and click on the Image () button.
  2. In the Image Properties window, click the Browse Server button.
  3. In the Image Manager window, select or upload a new image.
    1. To upload and insert a new image, click the Upload New Image. You can upload any JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG, or ICO file up to 5MB in size.
    2. To insert an existing image, click on the Reuse this Image () icon under its thumbnail
  4. Back in the Image Properties window, you can customize the image using the options under the Image Info tab.
    1. URL: this contains the URL for your image from your Image Manager library.
    2. Alternative Text: we strongly recommend adding descriptive alternative text so that your image is accessible to users of screen readers.
    3. Width and Height: customize the dimensions of your image.
      • When the padlock icon is locked, entering a width or height will automatically calculate the other dimension so your image retains its aspect ratio.
      • You can click on the padlock icon to toggle the aspect ratio on/off.
      • To restore the default dimensions, click the Reset Size icon.
    4. Border: enter a value to apply a border around your image. The larger the value, the thicker the border.
    5. HSpace and VSpace: enter a value in these fields to apply a margin around the image.
      • Use the HSpace to apply a margin to the left and right sides.
      • Use the VSpace to apply a margin to the top and bottom.
    6. Alignment: use this to align the image to the left, right, or center of the Rich Text/HTML content item.
  5. If you would like your image to link to a URL, click on the Link tab.
    1. URL: enter the URL of the page you want to link to.
    2. Target: select whether to open the link in the current window or a new window.
  6. Click OK to insert the image.
  7. Save the changes to your Rich Text/HTML content item.
Editing an existing image

To edit an image you've already added to your Rich Text/HTML content item, simply right-click on it and select Image Properties.

Clicking the Image button in the rich text editor

Clicking the Browse Server button

Image Manager library

Customizing an image's properties

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